BX FEL REMOVED, 1RST TIME IN 1.5 YEARS!

[TresCrows]

It isn't just mowing. The tractor manuvers better and rides better with the FEL removed. Using the Herd spreader, the tine harrow, the aerator, pulling the trailer, running a sprayer and even brush hogging go better without the FEL attached--for me. Why are you guys so hesitent to remove something that was designed for exactly that--easy removal /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif? Whatever makes people happy /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif, after knocking over fences, tearing trees out by the roots, knocking the cr---p out of my house (no permenant damage that could not be fixed) /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gifI decided the FEL was best stored somewhere else other than on my tractor when it was not being used /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif. J

 

[hazmat]

Good to know I'm not the only one putting dents in the house & fence. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[TresCrows]

No, you aren't. There is a really nice farm house up the road that was recently remodled with additions and sold to new owners. It is on 20 acres of alfalfa. Anyway, passing the house the other day I noticed a chunk out of the new garage /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif. I also noticed nearby a shiney new NH tractor with FEL, probably a 24 horse size /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I think he just baptized his loader /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif. J

 

[NY_Yankees_Fan]

I took an old desk top, 11/2 inch of solid oak, put 4-2 ½ wheels on it and store the loader on that. When it is time to take the loader off for summer grass cutting, I just take it off and put it on the dolly. When I need it, I just push the dolly to the tractor, hook up the hoses, move the FEL into the brackets, and away I go. Takes a few minutes. Storing the FEL easy to, I can move it around the shed to get to other things. I have dollies made out of 2 by 4 and wheels for all my attachments. Taking them on and off very easy and to move them around to get the 3 pt pins into place. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Regards

 

[NY_Yankees_Fan]

Here is a picture of the one I made for the snowblower

 

[surfran]

Tom,

I am brand new at this stuff, but I gotta say I really like that idea. I think I will have to build one or two of those as well.

Thanks,

 

[Rick Jay]

TresCrows, Hazmat, et al:

O.K. Something's wrong here. I think you guys have tractors that are too big for your property. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I've yet to hit my house, or even my garage, with my B2910...and I'm on 2/3 acre. I haven't even hit the garage door frame with the ROPS yet! And yes, I've worked near the house many, many times. (I guess compared to most of you, I really can't get that far away from my house.)

Kinda funny...I was concerned that having such a large tractor on my postage stamp property would be a problem. Not yet. Although, I have had a few close calls with the backhoe...but nothing broken or destroyed.....yet. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Of course, the fact that I've only put 78 hours on her in 3 years means that you guys have many more opportunities. Ahhhh...seat time doth have its price.

~Rick

P.S. You will notice the extensive use of the word "yet" in my post. I know Mr. Murphy reads this forum too! /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[Hootie]

Do you have a px of the stand you made for the FEL?

Would like to see that.

 

[k8ny]

Rick Jay,
Well I have just the opposite situation: 5 acres and a BX2200 with FEL and 60" mower. Tres Crows is correct, the FEL is much too large, bulky and heavy for riding around fields and mowing. Maneuverability is also a problem with the FEL installed and you really have to take care when using the machine near the shed, house or cars in the driiveway (very difficult judge to the length of the FEL). One of the reasons I purchased the BX2200 with the 60" Kubbota belly mower was to be able to cut the grass quickly and efficiently. During the early Springtime or late Fall I will usually have the FEL installed while I still have the mower on the tractor. At these times I notice that I must proceed much slower in the fields due to FEL bounch and the possibility of damage to the unit(if I travel too quickly over uneven terrain). So that's the reason why I disconnect the FEL as soon as is practical for me. The machine is just more maneuverable with only the mower deck installed.

Bob

 

[Anonymous Poster]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( jbecker....
When I install my FEL I try to getin centered and drive up to where it almost touches......being a coward, I then keep the moter running and put the speed range lever in neutral and because I am on concrete I push the tractor into place....Maybe I'll get brave someday and drive the tractor into position! )</font>

You won't "hurt" your FEL by driving right up! I think you'll find that you'll be able to judge by eye the exact alignment, slide the machine up in low gear, turn it off, deal with the hoses, restart and put on the FEL. Once you have the hoses back on and the engine running, you can actually put the pins in from the seat! (Don't forget to deal with the legs before you drive off...<G>)